Andropogon gerardi

Big Bluestem

Big Bluestem is a native warm-season grass that has upright foliage clumps. Its green to blue-green leaves in summer turn copper-red in fall. If left in place, Big Bluestem's foliage adds interest to the winter landscape and provides cover for wildlife.

Upright, clump-forming native grass
Heat, sun and drought-tolerant
Food and cover for wildlife

Item

Description

On Hand

13425 # 1RPM 760

More about Andropogon gerardi :

Common name, "turkey foot" derived from appearance of seed heads.

Big Bluestem Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows in full sun in moist or dry soil. Primarily a prairie plant, Big Bluestem can be used as an ornamental grass to screen or create a border's backdrop. Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

5-9 Feet

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Spread:

24-36 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

Great Companion Plants for Andropogon gerardi
Switch Grass Switch Grass
Little Bluestem Little Bluestem
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Dry
Average
Attracts Wildlife
Upland Birds and Game
Songbirds
Habit
Perennial
Program
Grow Native!
MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District)
Attributes
Naturalizing
Sun-loving
Drought Tolerant
Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
Forage
Midwest Native